Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Bharat Heritage Catalog ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences.
- Collectible Preferences: Items you save, search history, and browsing patterns to improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our digital catalog services
- Notify you about updates, new additions, and changes to our collection
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
- Monitor the usage of our services to improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Analyze trends and gather demographic information for service improvement
3. Data Protection (GDPR/DPDP Compliance)
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Object to processing of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
Your Rights Under DPDP Act
As per India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to: access information, seek correction, seek grievance redressal, nominate someone to exercise rights in case of death/disability, and seek compensation for errors.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and filter settings
- Understand how you use our catalog
- Deliver personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of our site.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfer: In case of merger or acquisition
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Account data is retained until you request deletion.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: